nip (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /nɪp/
Definition
A quick, light bite or pinch, often playful or not intended to cause serious harm.
Examples
The playful dog gave my ankle a gentle nip as I walked past.
She felt a sharp nip from the cold air as she stepped outside.
He gave his brother a quick nip on the arm to get his attention.
How to Use nip
- nip at (phrasal verb)
- To bite or pinch lightly and repeatedly. — "The small fish began to nip at his toes in the water."
- nip off (phrasal verb)
- To go somewhere quickly for a short time. — "I'm just going to nip off to the shops for a minute."
- nip in the bud (idiom)
- To stop a problem when it is still small before it can become serious. — "We must nip this disagreement in the bud before it escalates."
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